Are You Planning Well?
He had a certain glow in his eyes as he talked about retirement. He kept counting the days. He had only a few weeks more until the big “R”. He kept talking of his plans and all that he was looking forward to doing. Now he is gone. Just like that, he passed away and now all of his plans have come to naught. Read more…
Understanding the Greek
I have a plaque on my desk at the prison. It reads, “Tetelesti”. It is Greek for “It is finished” (John 19:30). Because it is in Greek, many staff and inmates have inquired as to its meaning. Read more…
Man of Sorrows
I know you have read this before … but take it in … slowly. Then, I have a question for you.
2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot,
and like a root out of dry ground.
He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him
3 He was despised and rejected by mankind,
a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Read more…
Careful. Sharks In The Water.
Have you ever seen how sharks behave when there is blood in the water? They attack the wounded creature in a frenzied manner. Sometimes, they lose complete control, and even attack one another. They won’t stop until the compromised sea-creature is devoured. Then, they all disperse until the next incident. Read more…
Swearing on the Bible
“Please place your hand on the Bible. Do you swear that you will tell the truth, and nothing but the truth …”
Recently I was listening to these words being said to a U.S. Senator. I thought to myself, “In this age, when any reference to God / religion is being lobbied and legislated against, I’m surprised such a practice is still in the courts”. So, I did a little research to see where this practice came from. Read more…
I Desire Mercy
Harvey at home:
Hey Honey, I would like us to increase our monthly giving to the church.
I don’t know Harvey. We would really have to sacrifice to do it.
I know, but it is worth the sacrifice. It is God’s work.
How To Know If You Are Doing God’s Will
I believe that my working in a prison is God’s will. I believe it has been His will for me for over two decades.
Yet, I am not one-hundred percent sure.
The interesting thing is that we can do something for decades and figure that it is God’s will for our lives, but still wonder if it is.
So, how do we know with one-hundred percent certainty that what we are doing each day is God’s will for our life? Read more…
“I Am No More Righteous Than The Day I Was Saved”
Over thirty years have passed since God saved me from eternal condemnation. Over three decades, and yet I am no more righteous today than I was then.
“But Rob, don’t you sin less now?” Yes, I do.
“But Rob, hasn’t the Holy Spirit radically changed your life?” Yes, He has.
“But Rob, hasn’t your relationship with God grown much deeper?” Yes. Much deeper. Read more…